- Date Of Birth: October 6, 1933
- Date Of Death: July 2, 2022
- State: Illinois
Ruth Ella (Boyd) Graham, daughter of the late Edward and Virginia (Dixon) Boyd was born October 6, 1933 in Helena, Arkansas. After graduating in 1955 from Eliza Miller High School she later relocated to Chicago, Illinois.
The move to the “Big City” did not cause her to forget her upbringing and strong spiritual back-ground. She quickly joined St. Michael M.B.
On January 3, 1959, Ruth E. Boyd was united in holy matrimony to John M. Graham (who preceded her in death). To this union six children were born: Michael, Andre, John Keith (who preceded her in death), James, Darryl, and Tameka.
Though she did not work much outside the home she was a virtuous woman who earned income through her many gifts and talents. She was known as the neighborhood babysitter. So many continued to call her “Moma” even after they were adults. In addition, there was a high demand throughout the neighborhood and beyond for her delicious homemade ice cream and icy cups.
She was a very generous woman with a meek and kind spirit, very soft spoken and one who rarely complained.
She leaves to cherish her memories Five children: Michael (Beverly), Andre, James “Jimmy” (Tammie), Darryl and Tameka; Five grandchildren: Izell (Quita), Zachary (Kenyetta), Michael Jr., Jasmin and James Jamon; Great-grandchildren: Tasharia, Ashanti, Janiya, Jacari, Naddiah, Journey, and Zach Jr. (Deuce); one brother, Jesse “JB” Boyd and Kassandra Henderson, who she affectionally called Best Friend, many godchildren, and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
On July 2, 2022 she joined others in eternity: husband John, son Keith, parents, five brothers: Lanfrey, Herbert, Felton, Melton and Eddie Boyd; and one sister: Mary Boyd.
She will be missed but fondly remembered by all who knew and loved her.
